Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Pack your bags and bring your best swimsuit as Family Circle weighs in on the best water parks in the USA. If you’re craving thrill rides or some lazy river action these water parks will make you smell the sunscreen already. (Family Circle)

Kim Kardashian West is ready for another baby West in the family! Kim and Kanye decided to hire a surrogate for Kim after she came to the conclusion that she cannot carry another child due to life-threatening conditions from her first baby. (USA Today)

The right book can capture a kid’s attention for days. Blogger Joanna Goddard has compiled a list of foolproof favorites for every lesson in life. (Cup of Jo)

Tennis star (and the very pregnant) Serena Williams and her Reddit Co-Founder fiancé Alexis Ohanian are using his website to help first-time parents learn some tips and tricks about expecting children. Cool tip: it involves blankets and pets. (People)

A group of brilliant teenage girls invent a solar-powered tent to help the local homeless population and inspire other girls to pursue STEM careers. (Mashable)

Mom’s to be can find some serious style inspiration from these 15 pregnant ladies who show how to make a baby bump the perfect accessory for any outfit. (BuzzFeed)

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Not even pregnancy can slow down a Harry Potter super-fan with this list of “19 Adorable Harry Potter-Themed Products for Pregnant Women.” (Huffington Post)

We’ve got Blue, Egypt, and North but what other interesting names have no one used in 2016 that need some more recognition? We’re thinking Calico could have appeared once but sadly, here are the most popular baby names that just didn’t make the cut in 2016. Some have us laughing! (Mommyish)

Hack Alert: Wristbands will calm your anger around the kids. Run on over to Walgreens and get yourself a pack because this mom’s hack is taking the Internet by storm! She teaches other parents that you yourself can control your parenting anger with just a simple hair tool. (Reader’s Digest)

Trust the experts, we don’t need to buy a $50 pregnancy test when Costco ones suffice. Here are six weigh-downs on pregnancy tests that bust some myths and teach you about your hormones; after all, they all measure the same things! (Women’s Health)

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